| CAS# | 5743-27-1 |
| FORMULA | CaC12H14O12 |
| INS Number | 302 |
| E Number | E302 |
| Synonyms | Ascorbic acid calcium salt; Calscorbate |
| GROUPS / USES | Flavor & Fragrance, Food & Beverage, Food Additives, Pharmaceutical & Fine Chemicals, Nutritionals, Vitamins |
| Markets | Food & Beverage, Personal Care & Pharmaceutical |
FAQ’S
What is Calcium ascorbate?
Calcium ascorbate is a form of vitamin C that also contains calcium. It is a supplement used to treat or prevent low levels of vitamin C.
What is the use of Calcium ascorbate?
Calcium ascorbate (form of vitamin C) is used to prevent or treat low levels of vitamin C in people who do not get enough of the vitamin from their diets.
What is the use of Calcium ascorbate in food industry?
Calcium ascorbate is commonly used in the food industry as both a source of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and as an antioxidant.
Choice Organochem LLP supplies Calcium ascorbate to users/customers for Flavor & Fragrance, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical & Fine Chemicals.
Calcium ascorbate Specifications
Food Chemicals Codex (FCC)
| Test Items | Specifications |
| Appearance | White to slightly yellow, crystalline powder |
| Solubility | Soluble in water, slightly soluble in alcohol, and insoluble in ether |
| pH | 6.8-7.4 |
| Assay | NLT 98.0%-NMT 100.5% |
| Lead | NMT 2 mg/kg |
